“We are thrilled that our national championship will return to one of our country’s most-storied venues. We are confident that Shinnecock Hills will provide a true challenge for the world’s premier players, as it has for more than a century.” ~USGA President Jim Hyler

Shinnecock has a list of awards including top 100 in the world, top 100 in the U.S., top 500 holes in the world etc.